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Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research
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digital transformation
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compliance
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encompass
Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.
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NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
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security breaches
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cyber threats
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insurance
NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.
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Panzura commended in DCIG report for robust data protection
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data protection
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dr
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document management
Panzura gains recognition in the 2024-25 Data Center Intelligence Group report for its solid data protection in complex environments via its CloudFS global file management system.
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Red Canary report unveils 2023's top cybersecurity threats
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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report
Red Canary's 6th annual Threat Detection Report reveals a substantial rise in Cloud Accounts compromises and abuses of Email Forwarding Rules, among major cybersecurity threats in 2023.
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Exclusive: How Alteryx is supporting the data revolution
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hybrid cloud
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ml
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low-code
Alteryx, an AI analytics automation platform, is mastering the data revolution, leveraging its 25-year history and comprehensive data solutions to empower industries across the globe.
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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA team up for AI-powered cybersecurity
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ai
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cybersecurity
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crowdstrike
CrowdStrike and NVIDIA are collaborating to bolster AI-powered security on CrowdStrike's Falcon XDR platform. The alliance will harness NVIDIA’s GPU-optimised AI to enhance threat detection and defence, aiding in faster breach prevention.
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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
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cryptocurrency
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insurance
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telecommunications
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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Zscaler boosts AI capabilities with cybersecurity startup Avalor acquisition
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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zscaler
Zscaler bolsters AI data prowess with the acquisition of cybersecurity startup Avalor, to enhance proactive identification of potential data breaches.
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One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud
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online fraud
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gsma
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bics
The i3Forum introduces the One Consortium, a global non-profit initiative aimed at restoring public confidence in communications, following a surge in illegal calls and messages.
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Big move for Google Cloud with launch of Security Command Center Enterprise
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multi-cloud
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cloud security
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devsecops
Google Cloud has launched the Security Command Center Enterprise, a first-of-its-kind cloud risk management solution that integrates cloud security and enterprise security operations while using advanced AI and Mandiant's threat intelligence to optimise multi-cloud protections.
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Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security
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network security
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wavelink
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nz
Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.
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Gartner reveals top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2024
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application security
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iam
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dlp
Gartner, Inc. shares eight cybersecurity predictions for 2024 onwards at Sydney summit, underlining the transformative role of generative AI in closing skills gap and reducing employee-related incidents.
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How to Prepare for a Surge in Supply-Chain Cyberattacks
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collaboration
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deloitte
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threat intelligence
Businesses are bracing for a rise in supply-chain cyberattacks, driven by increased digital interconnectedness and evolving threats, with strategies including proactive threat detection and third-party assessments.
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How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape
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ai
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.
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Ensuring security without compromising privacy
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data protection
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big data
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digital transformation
Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.
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Nozomi Networks secures $100m for IoT security expansion
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iot
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mitsubishi electric
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schneider electric
Nozomi Networks raises $100m in Series E funding, led by Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric, to accelerate cyber defence innovation and facilitate cost-effective worldwide market expansion.
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AI in physical security: Opportunities, risks, and responsibility
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cybersecurity
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AI technology is changing the physical security industry, with machine learning and deep learning enhancing detection and object classification.
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TCG & OST2 launch TPM security training for software developers
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cybersecurity
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developers
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device security
TCG, in partnership with OST2, marks the 25th anniversary of the first Trusted Platform Module specification by launching a security training course for software developers.
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Sophos leads in IDC MarketScape's cybersecurity assessments
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cybersecurity
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sophos
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cyber threats
UK cybersecurity firm Sophos earns top marks in IDC MarketScape's assessments and named a Leader in endpoint security solutions for small and midsize businesses.
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Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats
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cyber threats
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threat detection
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gartner
Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.
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Legit Security boosts leadership team with new VP appointment
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cx
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cyberark
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US firm Legit Security expands its executive team with the appointment of Justin Bradley as VP of Customer Success, reinforcing the ASPM pioneer's dedication to customer development and retention.
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Cado Security boosts platform with SaaS environment support
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saas
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
Cado Security has upgraded its platform, offering enhanced analysis support for SaaS environments, set to strengthen responses to Microsoft 365 compromises for organisations spanning SaaS, on-premise and cloud environments.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
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malware
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siem
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ueba
Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.